和谐英语

恩波2008年12月大学英语四级全真模拟题答案(一)

2008-12-13来源:和谐英语
  Passage One
  The final exam will be held next Thursday, the last day of the exam week. Remember to bring along two or three pens in case you run out of ink. Unlike the mid-term, this test will not include multiple-choice questions. You'll have to answer three of the five essay questions. The exam will cover all of the subject matter we've learned in class. I would suggest you review your mid-terms as well as the text book and your class notes. The final will account for 50% of your grade in the course. The research project will account for 20%, and the mid-term 30%. I'll be in my office almost all day on Tuesday next week. If you run into any problems, please feel free to drop in. Good luck with your studying, and I'll see you on Thursday.
  26. When will the exam take place?
  27. What should the students bring with them to the exam?
  28. What percentage will the research project account for?
  Passage Two
  Even though conflict can cause problems in the workplace, we cannot assume that all conflicts are bad for business. Some social scientists speak of "conflict management" as a chance to improve products or ideas.
  One benefit from conflict is the improved thinking that may arise from competing among work areas. Just as in sports, weaknesses are detected and strengths are revealed. In academic circles, the conflicts of minds and thinking are seen as a means of protecting truth and exposing error. In business, likewise, one department may point out weaknesses in another. Or, a dispute over two choices may start a search for a better third choice that pleases all concerned.
  Unfortunately, hostile feelings and ill-will can remain after many conflicts. Hostile feelings cancel out the good results that might otherwise grow out of such conflict. This suggests the value of controlling conflict. This control of conflict can lead to desired outcomes-better ideas and increased productivity.
  29. Is conflict beneficial according to the speaker?
  30. What is not a benefit of conflict?
  31. What can be done to prevent hostile feelings after conflict?